rws Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 My custom Garmin maps install into Mapsource where you then can select it for upload to your Garmin GPSr. All my maps are created with a transparent background so your basemap or any Garmin detailed maps (Topo, City Navigator etc) you upload along with the trail maps will show through. The trail maps can be toggled on/off in your GPSr just like any other Garmin map. A READ_ME_FIRST.txt file is included with installation/use instructions. Screenshot from a Garmin GPS showing how trails will appear when uploaded along with Topo Michigan State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map with floating trail numbers New York State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map with trail numbers Minnesota State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map Quebec Province-wide Snowmobile Trail Map color coded trails with floating trail numbers Lake of the Woods Area Snowmobile Trail Map MN, Ontario and Manitoba North Dakota State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map PM me for this map Custom Map Making Tutorial I have created a video tutorial that uses Cypherman's Mapset Toolkit and genTYP...very nice front ends for cGPSMapper...making it real easy to make and install maps with custom color trails into Mapsource. The zip file contains a video that plays in Windows Media Player showing how to make a transparent map from Garmin track files using GPSMapEdit, cGPSMapper, MapsetToolkit and genTYP. Included in the zip file is a READ_ME_FIRST.txt file that has step by step text instructions to follow along with the video. Creating Custom Garmin Maps from Google Earth Maps Here's a video tutorial that plays in Windows Media player to get you started making basic maps by tracing map features in Google Earth and then making and installing the map into your Garmin GPS. Uses the same software as in the Map Making Tutorial above. Creating Custom Garmin Maps from Google Earth Maps II Tutorial 2....adding more detail to the previous Tutorial map....roads, airstrip, resort and parking lots. Once you learn the basics you can add all the detail you want to your maps. Uses the same software as in the Map Making Tutorial above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobraap Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks RWS. I think I figured a work around to get a basic routing using the Quebec map. I used Mapsource to create a route by picking the intersections where I want to go. I think it will alert me as the intersection gets close with the new trail number. The trail numbers show up in the turn list so I am hoping it works...... Thanks again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfm Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 rws, Thank you very much for ALL that time you've put into this to help us "new to gps" folks out. Also I showed my 8 and 9 year daughters, now they want to use it. Just wanted to let you know how much it's helping. Thanks again, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOSE Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 My custom Garmin maps install into Mapsource where you then can select it for upload to your Garmin GPSr. All my maps are created with a transparent background so your basemap or any Garmin detailed maps (Topo, City Navigator etc) you upload along with the trail maps will show through. The trail maps can be toggled on/off in your GPSr just like any other Garmin map. A READ_ME_FIRST.txt file is included with installation/use instructions.Screenshot from a Garmin GPS showing how trails will appear when uploaded along with Topo Michigan State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map with floating trail numbers New York State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map with trail numbers Minnesota State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map Quebec Province-wide Snowmobile Trail Map color coded trails with floating trail numbers Lake of the Woods Area Snowmobile Trail Map MN, Ontario and Manitoba North Dakota State-wide Snowmobile Trail Map PM me for this map Custom Map Making Tutorial I have created a video tutorial that uses Cypherman's Mapset Toolkit and genTYP...very nice front ends for cGPSMapper...making it real easy to make and install maps with custom color trails into Mapsource. The zip file contains a video that plays in Windows Media Player showing how to make a transparent map from Garmin track files using GPSMapEdit, cGPSMapper, MapsetToolkit and genTYP. Included in the zip file is a READ_ME_FIRST.txt file that has step by step text instructions to follow along with the video. Creating Custom Garmin Maps from Google Earth Maps Here's a video tutorial that plays in Windows Media player to get you started making basic maps by tracing map features in Google Earth and then making and installing the map into your Garmin GPS. Uses the same software as in the Map Making Tutorial above. Creating Custom Garmin Maps from Google Earth Maps II Tutorial 2....adding more detail to the previous Tutorial map....roads, airstrip, resort and parking lots. Once you learn the basics you can add all the detail you want to your maps. Uses the same software as in the Map Making Tutorial above. rws,Do you if I could load Quebec trail maps into my Lowrance XOG gps?It uses SD cards for optional maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rws Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 rws,Do you if I could load Quebec trail maps into my Lowrance XOG gps?It uses SD cards for optional maps. My trail maps only work in Garmin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S pump Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 RWS, Thanks again for the Quebec maps. I have put on 2600 miles so far and find your maps very accurate and helpful especially at night and in bad visibility. I looked over your tutorial on map making and my head hurts.......how did you learn this stuff. I have a question.........I'd like to create a route to follow on my next trip north. Is it possible to create a route with turn by turn nav with your maps and a 60 CS? I have tried to do it but I don't want to destroy any maps or tracks I already have. Any guidance would be appreciated. I don't know how we got along before these devices. Rode 880 miles this weekend and knew where I was at all times. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rws Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 RWS, Thanks again for the Quebec maps. I have put on 2600 miles so far and find your maps very accurate and helpful especially at night and in bad visibility. I looked over your tutorial on map making and my head hurts.......how did you learn this stuff. I have a question.........I'd like to create a route to follow on my next trip north. Is it possible to create a route with turn by turn nav with your maps and a 60 CS? I have tried to do it but I don't want to destroy any maps or tracks I already have. Any guidance would be appreciated. I don't know how we got along before these devices. Rode 880 miles this weekend and knew where I was at all times. Thanks in advance. I'd doo like doobraap mentioned above...create a route in Mapsource with the Route Tool clicking on points of the trail map where you want to go...then upload to your GPS and navigate the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S pump Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Sounds easy.........I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore24 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Are RWS' maps for PQ still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The QC trail map link no longer works. Can anyone post the latest version which I guess was from around Feb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favarcat Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) I just uploaded the map for download. http://www.mediafire.com/?myntkohjqq4 Also some Quebec waypoints. http://www.mediafire.com/?fmg242asgva Edited November 4, 2009 by favarcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I just uploaded the map for download.http://www.mediafire.com/?myntkohjqq4 Also some Quebec waypoints. http://www.mediafire.com/?fmg242asgva My friends and I thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favarcat Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 You're very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I just uploaded the map for download.http://www.mediafire.com/?myntkohjqq4 Also some Quebec waypoints. http://www.mediafire.com/?fmg242asgva Is this the map with all the FCMQ trails?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favarcat Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes it is, but has not been updated in a couple years. Still very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes it is, but has not been updated in a couple years. Still very good though. tanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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